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MAYA PENDANT WITH CARVED JADE HEAD AND METAL FITTING
Maya Pendant with Carved Jade Head and Metal Fitting
Culture: Maya Civilization
Date: c. 600–900 CE (Late Classic Period)
Materials: Carved jadeite, metal (gilded metal)
Dimensions: Approx. 10x4 cms
Pendant consisting of a smoothly carved jadeite head form, secured within a simple metal mount. The jade carving is oval in shape with subtle facial detailing, including drilled depressions that outline the eyes and mouth, a minimalist yet characteristic feature of Maya lapidary work. The natural green tones of the jade exhibit slight mottling, adding depth to its surface.
At the top, a small metal fitting is attached, decorated with raised circular studs, possibly representing symbolic ornaments or celestial elements. The overall simplicity of the mounting serves to highlight the jade carving as the focal point of the piece.
Provenance:
Probably from the Maya lowlands, in present-day Guatemala, Belize, or southern Mexico.
Maya Pendant with Carved Jade Head and Metal Fitting
Culture: Maya Civilization
Date: c. 600–900 CE (Late Classic Period)
Materials: Carved jadeite, metal (gilded metal)
Dimensions: Approx. 10x4 cms
Pendant consisting of a smoothly carved jadeite head form, secured within a simple metal mount. The jade carving is oval in shape with subtle facial detailing, including drilled depressions that outline the eyes and mouth, a minimalist yet characteristic feature of Maya lapidary work. The natural green tones of the jade exhibit slight mottling, adding depth to its surface.
At the top, a small metal fitting is attached, decorated with raised circular studs, possibly representing symbolic ornaments or celestial elements. The overall simplicity of the mounting serves to highlight the jade carving as the focal point of the piece.
Provenance:
Probably from the Maya lowlands, in present-day Guatemala, Belize, or southern Mexico.
